Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach sauce, making it a favorite for family dinners. This dish brings warmth and satisfaction to the table, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The delightful aroma of baked meatballs paired with rich Alfredo sauce will entice everyone to dig in. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, ensuring you always have a wholesome meal ready to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 12-16 equal-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, sauté minced garlic in butter in a skillet and add fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg